(instrumental medley)

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Hidden deep in the misty hills
Beyond the valley where time stood still
Among the shadows out of sight
Only emerging on a scarlet night
Here they say, sits the Twilight Carousel

The Twilight Carousel

The time is near, but just for tonight
Come with me on a midnight ride
The moon is full and the sky glows red
Our chariot appears in the fog up ahead
Escape from the Earth on the heaven's wind
A trip to reveal what lies within
A night to remember I guarantee
Together we'll travel, just you and me

A fairy-tale once made mention
Of a far off place in a secret dimension
The hallowed grounds of angels and light
The resting place of evil and spite
There they say flies the Twilight Carousel

The Twilight Carousel

The time is near, but just for tonight
Come with me on a midnight ride
The moon is full and the sky glows red
Our chariot appears in the fog up ahead
Escape from the Earth on the heaven's wind
A trip to reveal what lies within
A night to remember I guarantee
Together we'll travel, just you and me

The sands of time pass quickly by
Like shooting stars across the sky
Don't be afraid to take a chance
Existence is merely a passing glance

Frantically unfolds the night
The sun escapes the stars ignite
Destiny has found us here
Relax your mind let go your fear

(The Twilight Carousel)
(The Twilight Carousel)
(The Twilight Carousel)

The time is near, but just for tonight
Come with me on a midnight ride
The moon is full and the sky glows red
Our chariot appears in the fog up ahead
Escape from the Earth on the heaven's wind
A trip to reveal what lies within
A night to remember I guarantee
Together we'll travel, just you and me

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For the benefit of Mr. Kite
There will be a show tonight on trampoline
The Hendersons will all be there
Late of Pablo Fanques Fair, what a scene
Over men and horses, hoops and garters
Lastly through a hogshead of real fire
In this way Mr. K. will challenge the world!

The celebrated Mr. K
Performs his feat on Saturday at Bishopsgate
The Hendersons will dance and sing
As Mr. Kite flies through the ring. Don't be late!
Messrs. K. and H. assure the public
Their production will be second to none
And of course Henry the Horse dances the waltz!

The band begins at ten to six
When Mr. K. performs his tricks without a sound
And Mr. H. will demonstrate
Ten somersets he'll undertake on solid ground
Having been some days in preparation
A splendid time is guaranteed for all
And tonight Mr. Kite is topping the bill!

(John Lennon / Paul McCartney)

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Now stare to the heavens and you're likely to see
Directly up above us the world's first flying machines
The Wing Walking Sky Writers will dazzle you now
With a feat of no equal, flying high through the sky
Writing poems in the clouds

On this new flying machine unlike man had ever seen
Acrobats paint the sky and gracefully walk the wing
Mechanical birds fly and carry them up so high
The Wing Walking Sky Writers made us feel alive inside
A miracle to behold and the audience agrees
As it happened this day: fourteenth of February, eighteen-forty-three

The world never seemed closer than from miles above
Where the Wing Walking Sky Writers spread their message of love
The risks seem great and the rewards look thin
But any one of us would gladly trade places with them
To fly among the heavens... To feel them again!

Amazement from above in the universe today
What a tremendous performance an atmospheric display
The spectators were stunned by the idea of flight
Never before had anyone flown before the show tonight
A miracle to behold and the audience agrees
As it happened this day: the fourteenth of February, eighteen-forty-three

The world never seemed closer than from miles above
Where the Wing Walking Sky Writers spread their message of love
The risks seem great and the rewards look thin
But any one of us would gladly trade places with them
To fly among the heavens... To feel them again!

It’s poetry in motion as they play before our eyes
Every man, woman, and child fully obsessed with the sight
But something seems wrong, is everything all right?
One false step, fifty years before the Wrights
Could bring an end to the magic that we feel here tonight!

(On this new flying machine unlike man had ever seen)
(Acrobats paint the sky and gracefully walk the wing)

A miracle to behold and the audience agrees
As it happened this day: fourteenth of February, eighteen-forty-three

The world never seemed closer than from miles above
Where the Wing Walking Sky Writers spread their message of love
The risks seem great and the rewards look thin
But any one of us would gladly trade places with them
To fly among the heavens... To feel them again!

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It frightens and scares as it captures your stare
An ancient treasure that begs you'll come near
It awakens your interest with an echo of a prayer

Experience the magic that comes from within
Feel her power grow as the barrier wears thin
Fascinate and captivate, trick them and persuade
Now that your thoughts are one, all she has to do is wait!

For a while you resist, but finally submit
Help her find freedom by giving the key a twist
Remove the lock to this prison with flick of the wrist

Help an old forgotten soul see the world again
It's been many years, but at last she found a friend
Someone's reached out for the lock, and now it's time to leave
What was dark now sees the light; the Voodoo Angel has been set free!

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I always wore a smile
Now I feel hollow
Sitting with your shadow

I try in vain to escape the memories
Instead you stay eclipsed away within my mind
Desperately I need to find the remedy
For though I fight, every night, I dream of you
For though I fight, every night, I dream of you

We traveled through the thick and thin then you began to slip away
Farther and farther until you finally fell in to fiction
Yet still I remember

Time remains idle
If what becomes tomorrow
Just dwells in the past

I try in vain to escape the memories
Instead you stay eclipsed away within my mind
Desperately I need to find the remedy
For though I fight, every night, I dream of you
For though I fight, every night, I dream of you

For though I fight, every night, I dream of you

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Just let your thoughts go
Just let your thoughts go
Just let your thoughts go
Focus your eyes down here
To the ring over there
Now kindly please sit down
While I introduce my friend

(Bizarre Guitar)
(Bizarre Guitar)

That instrument just sat there simply void of life
Not at all amused by the big top's bright spotlight
Borrowed long ago from an ancient place
It clearly wasn't here to make friends
But when the Ringmaster called out
That guitar suddenly stood on end

It was a site to marvel
So intricately carved
Embellished with symbols
Foreign to my eye by far

It tuned its strings taking care with every note
Wasting no time it began to compose

(Bizarre Guitar, Bizarre Guitar)
(Bizarre Guitar, Bizarre Guitar)

Amazing melodies, every string sang
And with every note the music got more insane
Not always being eager to please
It clearly had a mind of its own
Not even the Ringmaster's call
Could control its twisted tone

The crowd began to flee
Their senses overthrown
By the guitar's magic
And its enchanted drone
The feeling of course was simply one of a kind
Even those resilient quickly lost their minds

(Bizarre Guitar, Bizarre Guitar)
(Bizarre Guitar, Bizarre Guitar)

Minutes flew by for hours it seemed
But finally that guitar seemed to lose its steam
The music had come to a stop
And the crowd had all calmed down
Then their applause then erupted out!
Give us more of that haunting sound!

But deep inside they were glad it ceased
Thankful for its release
That music nearly did them in
Brought them all down to their knees

No, this wasn’t its true calling and it wasn't here to make friends
Oh no, look out! It's at it again!

(Bizarre Guitar, Bizarre Guitar)
(Bizarre Guitar, Bizarre Guitar)

(Bizarre Guitar, Bizarre Guitar)
(Bizarre Guitar, Bizarre Guitar)
(Bizarre Guitar, Bizarre Guitar)
(Bizarre Guitar, Bizarre Guitar)

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Long ago, or so they tell
Violent creatures ruled the Earth for ages
But in ring two, I happen to view
Three of them locked in three great cages

Enter the tamer so valiant and proud!
Surely he'll win over the hearts of the crowd!
With chairs, whips, and the might of his wit
He intends to win, to make them submit

The cages they fly wide open and the beasts they have been set free
They don't care very much for glory but they sure love the taste of fresh meat

Chairs and whips might slow them down
But the mission they still believe in
For once in a while when the time is right
There’s a chance that they might take a bite

Is it right to cage a living thing?
Is it wrong to allow the suffering?

All fleeting thoughts at a time like this when the creatures crave for feeding
Slam the door and lock it tight before they start succeeding

The tamer’s in season as we all can tell
Notice how the beasts slowly circle their prey
Despite the odds and being outnumbered
The master somehow keeps them away

But all is not well as we're starting to tell
Observe the tamer beginning to yell
We can see that he's losing his cool
Providing them with nothing but fuel

The action never stops, no not ever, and the creatures just focus right in
The tamer stands tall, still courageous, but aware of the plan if they win

Chairs and whips might slow them down
But the mission they still believe in
For once in a while when the time is right
There’s a chance that they might take a bite

Is it right to cage a living thing?
Is it wrong to allow the suffering?

All fleeting thoughts at a time like this when the creatures crave for feeding
Slam the door and lock it tight before they start succeeding

In the end victory belonged
To the winning team who defeated its foe
Down in ring two, I happen to view
All three back in their three great cages

Admire the tamer, so valiant and proud!
Standing ovations and cheers from the crowd!
With confidence he bows and he waves
Knowing he was only an inch from the grave

Now they're back in the dungeon and the beasts are waiting
With nothing at all but time on their minds
There they grow more and more certain of the fact
That they'll catch him, and eat him, next time

Chairs and whips might slow them down
But the mission they still believe in
For once in a while when the time is right
There’s a chance that they might take a bite

Is it right to cage a living thing?
Is it wrong to allow the suffering?

All fleeting thoughts at a time like this when the creatures crave for feeding
Slam the door and lock it tight before they start succeeding

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(instrumental)

[close]

As I sit upon the ground
Surrounded by the sounds
I find myself drifting
Drifting somewhere far away from here

All the yelling and the fear
Make me want to disappear
So I slowly drift away
Yet I find that I cannot leave this place

Through the brilliance of the day and silence of the dark
I wonder away, but there's simply just no other way

I've been dreaming my whole life for a chance at pure delight
So that I can spread my wings and fly
I've been dreaming my whole life for a world where I'm set free
For a place to finally be me

I can almost feel it now
That which eluded me for years
The wish that I've begged for
That I've prayed for time and time again

The space around me spins
As I drift away and grin
So I slowly beg again
But there's no one listening today

While I ponder this dismay and decide to make my move
Sometimes I regret that there's simply just no other way

Err on the cautious side, I keep a safe distance
Unfortunately for me, they've noticed my resistance
Long ago I took that road and now I'm scared to run
But I can see up in front of me, reality's returned

As I sit upon the ground
Seeking answers in the sounds
I find myself smiling
Smiling somewhere far away from here

Beside my hopes and dreams
Hangs a flier for the show
And so here I go again
Disappearing as the sun leaves town

I've tried to forget, but there's simply just no other way

I've been dreaming my whole life for a chance at pure delight
So that I can spread my wings and fly
I've been dreaming my whole life for a show like Mr. Kite's
And tonight the carnival's in town

I've been dreaming my whole life for the sound of happiness
And tonight I might finally see my wish come true

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Just step right up! Come one and come all!
Time isn't patient as I'm sure you recall
So buckle up your belts, one minute and we're set
This ride will take you just where you want to get

When the wheels start rollin' there's no turnin’ back
The view will amaze you... I promise you that
From high up above, or down far below
You can't fight the pull so just let yourself go

The ride never stops, it doesn't break down
It never gives up, it doesn't touch ground
As the hourglass spins our heads hear the sound
When we think it's all over it turns us around

The middle of nowhere sounds just fine to me
So where ever we are it's not hard to agree
For the ride never slows even though it would seem
If it flies off the track the whole world goes free

Through the journey's twists and the journey's curves
Time doesn't care, it's just not concerned
And if we ever stop and arrive at our ends
That my friends is when the real show begins

We flip and we fall, we spin and we stall
Take a trip around, forget about it all
I bet you've never been on a ride quite like this
Your memory screams out but you still can't resist

The ride never stops, it doesn't break down
It never gives up, it doesn't touch ground
As the hourglass spins our heads hear the sound
When we think it's all over it turns us around

The middle of nowhere sounds just fine to me
So where ever we are it's not hard to agree
For the ride never slows even though it would seem
If it flies off the track the whole world goes free

With a violent crash everything went wrong
The drop down to Earth is long, long, long
But now that we've arrived the desert welcomes our fall
The sand will flow forever and the hourglass surrounds us all

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Waking up in the strangest place
A land of nothing, just sand and waste
No one there to hold my hand
A land of nothing, no time no trace

All I remember was a giant crash
And then silence, now here I am

Shifting sands quickly flow
Look out now here it goes
Shifting sands let me roll
Slide side-to-side inside my soul
Wherever it is that you must go

I might as well make the best of this place
A land of nothing, just sand and waste
I need to trust the invisible maze
In a land of nothing, no reason, no trace

Hidden, forbidden, but something is here
They scream without sound, but I know they're near

Shifting sands quickly flow
Look out now here it goes
Shifting sands let me roll
Slide side-to-side inside my soul
Wherever it is that you must go

Wandering in sunset's light, the sand surrounds me but that's all right
I don't know but it seems untrue, where this compass points me to
But when I reach the other side I think I'll feel a sense of pride
I still don't know what I'm here to do, but somehow still I'm makin' it through
Fate alone rolled out the dice, fingers crossed don't fool me twice

Shifting sands, slide me slow
Carry me to the next plateau
Shifting sands, let me roll
Slide side to side inside my soul
Wherever it is that you must go

Take me there and help embrace
The creeping feel of this crazy place

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A tired voice introducing himself to me
Bringing news, tales of truth but how could it be?
Simple messenger announcing the gods' decree
Great scales tilt as they argue and disagree
Some speak of honor, love, respect, and courtesy
Others speak of fighting, violence, hate, and greed
What will become of man? How will his story end?
When will the plot unfold, and what'll we do until we're told?

Antique rhetoric urgently interpreting fate
They always say that there's never any time to waste
The falling sky over-cooking you and me
Imagined foes destroying everything that they see
These fables they change us, and the world with which we live
Through ages they follow us, where we go, and where we've been
What will become of man? How will his story end?
When will the plot unfold, and what'll we do until we're told?

Enlightened souls have shown the way
Now shadows distract and lead astray
Life can't live, and love won't give
As morality dims malevolence wins

Standing ahead, the crossroads of life transgress
Devils and angels finding themselves powerless
Cursed to wait because the choice is ours to make
Conflict ensues, push to shove and to give to gain
Will Porcelain realize just what's at stake?
Will malevolence spread, or morality retake?
What will become of man? How will his story end?
When will the plot unfold, and what'll we do until we're told?

What will become of man? How will his story end?
When will the plot unfold, and what'll we do until we're told?

Enlightened souls have shown the way
Now shadows distract and lead astray
Life will grow and love will rain
As morality blooms malevolence fades

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There's a shadow on my mind that I once feared
Always it follows, but unto what end?
Does it change in me who it is I am?

Another year is passing, and it makes its peace
Past, present, and future feel the same to me
Distant but almost near, soundless, but still I hear

Then you find me, and I finally feel real love again

Walk with me, walk with me
Let's take a journey through a picture on the wall
Walk with me, walk with me
Take my hand and we can travel to them all
Walk with me, walk with me
Let's take a journey through a picture on the wall
Walk with me, walk with me
Take my hand and we can travel to them all

Now clouds they fill the sky, and thunder hurts my ears
Crying rivers for us out of their happiness
If we stop moving by will their tears run dry?

The ocean sends its waves out to erode the day
But why fight what I don't mind, I could sure use the time
Love letters in the sand written to you by my hand

Then you find me, and I finally feel real love again

Walk with me, walk with me
Let's take a journey through a picture on the wall
Walk with me, walk with me
Take my hand and we can travel to them all
Walk with me, walk with me
Let's take a journey through a picture on the wall
Walk with me, walk with me
Take my hand and we can travel to them all

When will we find the time to make a trip and arrive in our lives?
Once we're there, out of here, we can learn who we are one more time
For you see I believe we will never ever be far apart
Here or there, I don't care, you will still be everywhere in my heart

We travel down a road, one that just appeared
No one to greet us there, no they haven't in years
Not even a little smile, not even a friendly kiss

Flowers grow all around, faster than our eyes believe
Everything else seems to slow, freezing right in its place
I wish that I’d woken up, so I might see your face

Then you find me, and I finally feel real love again

Walk with me, walk with me

Walk with me, walk with me
Let's take a journey through a picture on the wall
Walk with me, walk with me
Take my hand and we can travel to them all
Walk with me, walk with me
Let's take a journey through a picture on the wall
Walk with me, walk with me
Take my hand and we can travel to them all

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Secluded utopia suited to please
Surreal by nature, surrounded by streams
People live lives with light loving eyes
Loyal to all and their lord in the sky
Porcelain City, protected and prized
Society flourishes, families thrive
Neighbors share stories and warm apple pie
They greet you at birth, and they mourn when you die

Wonderful weather never fails to please
Out in the sun, and beneath all the trees
Time floats along alluding to change
But everything is tranquil, and the faces never age
Nightfall creeps quickly, stars shine clear
As one day must end another draws near
Surrendered to dreams, drifting down stream
Evils lurks deep as pure Porcelain sleeps

The trouble with dreams is they're rarely what they seem...

Moon light glows, the Sandman just left
Yet some lay restless, quietly possessed
Guided by evil, and giddy with greed
Those who sought power conspire to deceive
Tipping the balance, and scarring the skies
Cloaking their deeds with politically correct lies
Evil grows strong when allowed to by man
But Porcelain lay sleeping, all according to plan

Darkness is growing, a glass with no brim
As the sun rises evil throws on his grin
Disguised for the people to refract their concern
Silently yearning for twilight's return
Porcelain people live lies full of bliss
Completely unaware that this evil exists
Porcelain City please awake with a kiss
Your haven is sleeping in evil's abyss

The trouble with dreams is they're rarely what they seem...

Will they remember where they came from?
Will they remember what they learned?
Can they find their way home?
Can they find their way home?
Can they find their way home?

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Realized, not created strictly with themes
Secretly afar where she spins her dreams
Follow the visions that haunt the girl
Find asylum far beyond this world

Spaces through which we fall
Spaces which bind us all
Spaces for which we've fought
Spaces beside our thoughts

Forward he fights all throughout the night
Risking his life for his people's rights
Never quite sure of what lurks in the shade
Destiny lies on the edge of a blade

Spaces which bind us all
Spaces through which we fall
Spaces beside our thoughts
Spaces for which we've fought

These kindred souls survived the black hole
Wearing out the days confined to their roles
Waiting for a hero to conquer the fire
Deliver the justice that they so desire

Spaces between these words
Spaces and how they're heard
Spaces when shadows grow tall
Spaces they follow us all

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In the distance far from me, through the mountain's foggy air
Towers an ancient castle, the Dark Lord's private lair
He dwells throughout the years until the time is near
To rain his evil down, and defeat our hearts with fear

The power of these forces grows greater all the time
Tonight the wait is over, the battle has arrived

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Marching onward towards another dreary day
The enemy's army just ahead, across the way
Battle cries falling on my vacant ears
While a fly-by-night king slowly disappears

Forward soldiers!
You must not stop
Forward soldiers!
'til the crown drops

Another time, another place, somewhere far away
Reoccurring in the twilight every waking day
Memories of family linger in my head
I pray to return home, if I don't end up…

The Battle wages on, and many lives are claimed
Our young and brave wounded, all in vain
To a selfish king it's still just a game
He remains resolute despite all the pain

Forward soldiers!
You must not stop
Forward soldiers!
'til the crown drops

Another time, another place, somewhere far away
Reoccurring in the twilight every waking day
Memories of family linger in my head
I pray to return home, if I don't end up…
End up dead!

To a selfish king it's still just a game
He remains resolute despite all the pain

What they saw doesn't matter at all
What they thought wouldn't won’t the plot
When they die won't open his eyes
Because what they say never hits front page

Why does it seem like the greedy gain amnesty
While humanity becomes exceedingly unnecessary
When will he see that his people are keen to the sleight of hand
And won't tolerate their heroes dying needlessly in the sand.

What they/you saw, doesn't matter at all
What they/you thought, won’t change the plot
When they/you die, won't open his eyes
Because what they/you say, never hits front page

Another time, another place, somewhere far away
Reoccurring in the twilight every waking day
Memories of family linger in my head
I pray to return home, if I don't end up…

[close]

(instrumental)

[close]

In times of danger they answer the call
Forever fighting to protect us all
And now I wonder just when they'll arrive
Slowly fades hope beneath these darkened skies

Legendary heroes rise from the ash
Return again from centuries past
Right the wrongs which plague this land
Uphold the honor found in man

When no longer you see the surface
Down deep inside find your purpose
Lives depend on the fate that you forge
Staring in the face of a timeless war

Legendary heroes rise from the ash
Return again from centuries past
Right the wrongs which plague this land
Uphold the honor found in man

At long last our heroes appear
Bringing us hope and soothing our fear
The force of ages raining down on the shore
Stop and listen, the enemy is no more!

Legendary heroes rise from the ash
Return again from centuries past
Right the wrongs which plague this land
Uphold the honor found in man

Legendary heroes rise from the ash
Return again from centuries past
Right the wrongs which plague this land
Uphold the honor found in man

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The oceans shimmer beneath the moon
And the birds have abandoned the sky
Stars shine so brightly to show us the way
A simple suggestion to do with as we may

Been dancing with fate for such a long time
It's easy to leave before you arrive
Chosen for a role written in the sky
Forever in concert by your side
Honest emotions we conceal
Why look at things as if they weren't real
A shadow's breathe from me you steal
Reminding me of how life should feel

Every little thing is fine
As we ramble through our lives
Every little wish you cast
Coming true as time does pass
And time does pass

Watch a star explode and feel secure
Your dreams won't ever fade or wither
Tomorrow is waiting, for you and for me
Let's make our own door, and we'll share the key

Been dancing with fate for such a long time
It's easy to leave before you arrive
Chosen for a role written in the sky
Forever in concert by your side
Honest emotions we conceal
Why look at things as if they weren't real
A shadow's breathe from me you steal
Reminding me of how life should feel

Every little thing is fine
As we ramble through our lives
Every little wish you cast
Coming true as time does pass
And time does pass
Time does pass
Time does pass

[close]

(Moonlight) (ooooh)
(Moonlight) (ooooh)

(Moonlight) (ooooh)
(Moonlight) (ooooh)

[close]

So you are wondering if I am the twilight man
Don't be surprised to find yourself at my door dear old friend
Eventide stranger I just might have to let you in

Yet again you come over and request that I be home
But it seems that I've vanished and you're dancing all alone
It feels so real, and it is, more than you know

The season is never ending with winter at noon
Don't plan for a vacation even the churches lie in ruin
When the world is sleeping the clocks don't stay true
But whenever you need me you know just what to do
Dream a little dream and let yourself go

Remember me, I'm the story of a dream
Slowly fading, out of your memory
It's just destiny that you and I should finally meet
Eventide stranger I see what you see

Sunlight is shinin’ and the whole wide world hears the sound
You sing out to my soul but only echoes fly around
You try to scream but the volume keeps dropping down

In spite of this bad weather you arrive on my shores
They say that you are crazy and you're screaming out for more
Eventide stranger, you need not wander anymore

The season is never ending with winter at noon
Don't plan for a vacation even the churches lie in ruin
When the world is sleeping the clocks don't stay true
But whenever you need me you know just what to do
Dream a little dream and let yourself go

Remember me, I'm the story of a dream
Slowly fading, out of your memory
It's just destiny that you and I should finally meet
Eventide stranger I see what you see
And I know what you know
Of a good friend and a foe
Of goodbye and hello
Of paradise and sorrow
Of a silhouette's shadow
Of a broken heart crescendo
Yes, I know what you know
But what we know, well it ain't so

Remember me, I'm the story of a dream
Slowly fading, out of your memory
It's just destiny that you and I should finally meet
Eventide stranger I see what you see

[close]

Nearing never, never nearing

At the wheel but am not steering
Nearing never, never nearing
Beasts of burden, nymphs of flight
Follow blindly through the night
Spirits call and I am hearing
Growing close, at me they're leering
Ghosts and goblins in the shade
Stare at me beyond the grave
A world of dreams falling at my feet
Including nightmares stuck on repeat
Something's eerie in this land I'm fearing
With interest peaked and wonder rearing
Nearing never, never nearing

The closer that I get the harder that it seems
To find a line between here and my dreams

Nearing never, never nearing

The life I knew now disappearing
Nearing never, never nearing
I try to run, but it's far too late
Behind me they have slammed the gate
Surrounding me out in the clearing
Hardly believing what I am hearing
Send us your dreams, more good than bad
Keep your nightmares, they make us mad!
You may leave when you abide
Chosen souls can walk on both sides
I stay to help or so I'm appearing
With interest peaked and wonder rearing
Nearing never, never nearing

The closer that I get the harder that it seems
To find a line between here and my dreams

Nearing never, never nearing
Nearing never, never nearing
Nearing never, never nearing

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Free from the boundaries that held me in place
Watching memories flash by before my face
All those I've loved and all the times we had
All that made me smile and that which drove me mad

Arriving abruptly after ages of waiting
Abiding accordingly arbitrarily complaining
Attractive appearance abrading, decaying
Always assuming adamantly portraying

Falling throughout the air
Falling to I know not where
Falling beyond the stars
Falling neither here nor far

Onward I drop, but this trip has no end
Cerebral it seems as my body descends
What awaits below draws no closer with time
I realize now something far more sublime

Observing occurrences of oncoming death
Overly obsessing optimistically depressed
Obtained obsolescence ambitiously at best
Officially offering one open request
I plead for it to stop, and provide me with rest!

Falling throughout the air
Falling to I know not where
Falling beyond the stars
Falling neither here nor far
Falling throughout the air
Falling to I know not where
Falling beyond the stars
Falling neither here nor far

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Caught in a game of hide-and-seek
Never resting, lacking sleep
Searching onward far and near
Because at dawn they'll disappear
Over my shoulder I see fate
All that's left is to sit and wait
Days of hope, nights of sorrow
Pray I'm safe until tomorrow

Transparently they float away
My faith, my hope, my fear, my pain
Melodic whisper my ears do ring
Appear before me, the ghosts who sing

You cover your ears, but still you hear
The ghosts who sing
You shut your eyes, but you cannot hide
The ghosts who sing have haunted me
What was once before now shall never be

The spirits sing a menacing delight
Harmonic madness through the night
Notwithstanding the haunting tune
Wrapped by sound in their cocoon
Wishes, dreams, hopes, and tears
Follow me throughout the years
Days of hope, nights of sorrow
Pray I'm safe until tomorrow

Transparently they float away
My faith, my hope, my fear, my pain
Melodic whisper my ears do ring
Appear before me the ghosts who sing

You cover your ears, but still you hear
The ghosts who sing
You shut your eyes, but you cannot hide
The ghosts who sing have haunted me
What was once before now shall never be

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A broken man, abandoned plans, a soul without a home
Wrong decisions, twisted fate, this life was not his own
Pain, cries, anger, moans, gambles, trips, and broken bones
Pride and anguish guide his hand, can the horsemen pardon him?

Somehow things seem out of place
Laws of balance turned to waste
How can I rise with a heart of stone?
"By the means you must", the wise man told

Another chance, a different prayer, but bygones crowd this mind
Lifeless days, violent nights, silencing the voice inside
Wonder, torture, stepping stones, fear, doubt, the great unknown
Pride and anguish guide his hand, can the horsemen pardon him?

Now and then, dreams fall from hand
Like the heavens far from man
The past knew madness, what lies ahead?
"Whatever you begin", the wise man said

Oooooooh… All the way down
Oooooooh… Round and round
Oooooooh… Down to the ground
Oooooooh… Turn it around

Sometimes it all falls in place
A dream come true restoring grace
But can the future forgive the past?
"Can you make it so?", the wise man asked

Oooooooh… All the way down
Oooooooh… Round and round
Oooooooh… Down to the ground
Oooooooh… Turn it around

Sometimes things seem out of place
Laws of balance turned to waste
The past grew sadness, what lies ahead?
"The world you create", the wise man said

Oooooooh . . . All the way down
Oooooooh . . . Round and round
Oooooooh . . . Turn it around
Fly!
Fly Fly, fly, fly, fly...
Goodbye

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Journey through the ups and downs to begin to understand
All you know and what you’ve shown isn’t all there is
Deep inside abides your mind to a siren’s song
Peace of mind is absent there

What was that? Did you hear their call?
Echoing, in these castle walls
Warning us not to trust the shade
Stay away, and then I heard them say

Sunrise burning out the shadows
Curious staring out my window
All I see is lightning and thunder
Day break don’t make me wait any longer

Journey through the ups and downs to begin to understand
All you know and what you’ve shown isn’t all there is
Deep inside abides your mind to a siren’s song
Peace of mind is absent there

Journey through the ups and downs to begin to understand
All you know and what you’ve shown isn’t all there is
Deep inside abides your mind to a siren’s song
Peace of mind is absent there

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Rain pours down depriving of sleep
Darkness surrounds, it slithers and sneaks
Dreams drift and ghosts haunt the halls
The answer is theirs, surrender to their call

I plead for their leaving, but this night they persist
Is this a dream, or much more? Too late to resist

The secrets of life may be found from within
Time grows restless for your trip to begin

Answers to all as foretold by these dreams
Messages obscure, definitions off beam
No nothing at all is just quite what it seems
As the melodies morph, the plot keeps its theme

As conscious connects, I ponder these means
If dreams were reality would they be what they seem?

The secrets of life may be found from within
Time grows restless for your trip to begin

I plead for their leaving, but this night they persist
Is this a dream, or much more? Too late to resist

The secrets of life lay deep in our hearts
Looking to others will lead you too far

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Eons ago the river gained soul
Eternal traveler without a home
She will guide you, and show you the way
Maybe I'll join you, or maybe I'll wait

For the tides change, whenever she may
The tides change, but tonight I remain

A desolate city cries for aid
And she can lead us there without delay
The oceans lay still, and the current abstains
The sirens sing, but their song is in vain

The tides have changed, the moment's arrived
I'm on my way, and she's by my side

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Everyday can feel like a maze
So tough we have to pretend
But not me 'cause I hold freedom
As my closest friend

They taught me many things
Most I try to forget
Selling lies to children
Only leads to their regret

Now over they turn like pages in a book
Memories made from the way that the world looks

Reflections from a traveling mind
The world is just a mirror, and you're still trying to hide
(Where do you run to when you don't even know where you are)

Reflections, the kind I hope to find
Don't get lost in a fable, go live your life with pride
(Don't let them stop you from becoming who it is you are)

Up ahead I see a light
A symbol from the past
Somewhere I saw this sign before
Ten thousand years behind the glass

I only see the stars and the moon
And that's good enough for me
I don't implore the heavens
For my wishes to be granted in three

Convenient answers won't last you through the night
Dreams intervene to argue what we deny

Reflections from a traveling mind
The world is just a mirror, and you're still trying to hide
(Where do you run to when you don't even know where you are)

Reflections, the kind I hope to find
Don't get lost in a fable, go live your life with pride
(Don't let them stop you from becoming who it is you are)

Reflections, reflections, reflections from a traveling mind
(Don't let them stop you from becoming who it is you are)

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Hello my friend, how have you been?
It's great to see your vacant expression
Pull up a chair, have a seat over there
In the middle of the room all alone on your own
Indifferently reliving every sin that you have known

Another soul has lost its way
Searching for purpose but finding dismay
Those true to themselves need not roam
They've made their peace, and have found a home

Hello again Sir, enjoying your stay?
I don't care, but I'll ask you anyway
I bet you're down, but don't despair
A thousand years is the blink of an eye
Reality checks in from time to time

Another soul has lost its way
Searching for purpose but finding dismay
Those true to themselves need not roam
They've made their peace, and have found a home

Hello friend, oh wait, it's you again?
Another trip around and you still didn't win?
Guilty and lame and there's no one to blame
Fear and anger made your life in vain
Harmony absent, a soul forever pained

Another soul has lost its way
Searching for purpose but finding dismay
Those true to themselves need not roam
They've made their peace, and have found a home

Another soul has lost its way
Searching for purpose but finding dismay
Those true to themselves need not roam
They've made their peace, and have found a home

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This Music Box is all that remains
Of scattered memories, of battles in vain
Its song infused with the magic of lore
Reminding all of what came before
Content in the realm of human existence
Its harmony resonates, its lessons transcend us
Ancient stories of triumph and betrayal
Most are forgotten, only spoke of in fables

Music box, to send me back through space and time
Music box, to a far-off place, a state of mind
Music box, to make remember what once was
Music box, to help foresee what is to come

Notations arranged by the forces unseen
Of life and death, and those in between
Ensuring our minds will reflect on the days
Of love and peace, of sorrow and graves
The future constructed by events of the past
An alternate reality of what fate once cast
That enchanted melody lingers once more
Fleeting recollections come flooding ashore

Music box, to send me back through space and time
Music box, to a far-off place, a state of mind
Music box, to make remember what once was
Music box, to help foresee what is to come

Tiptoeing gently through the ages we've born
Treading no nearer to the millions ignored
Swirling truths despite worldly concern
Mirroring mistakes of generations before
Sliding slowly to conclusions at hand
Faulting delicate tendencies of man
Steady and slow will not conquer this race
The hours that are lost can not be replaced

Music box, to send me back through space and time
Music box, to a far-off place, a state of mind
Music box, to make remember what once was
Music box, to help foresee what is to come

Disregarding the sound in our ears
That speaks to our hearts, concerning our fears
Music travels deep to resolve within
Its presence often awkward, its welcome wearing thin
This music box can not be repressed
Its gears keep winding until we find success
Accepting the message that is extends
Everything that happens shapes what's next to end

Music box, to send me back through space and time
Music box, to a far-off place, a state of mind
Music box, to make remember what once was
Music box, to help foresee what is to come

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